Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Launched January 2017
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic GX850 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very comparable but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GX850 was launched 4 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GX850 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GX850 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
GX850 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | February 2012 | Fresher by 60 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic GX850
WG-2 GPS | GX850 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
GX850 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GX850 offers physical measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic GX850 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GX850 vs the WG-2 GPS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX850 and WG-2 GPS is 90 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX850 and WG-2 GPS.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The GX850 includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier. The newer GX850 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 | - |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2017-01-04 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 lbs) | 198g (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 586 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | 260 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $548 | $300 |